Increasingly, the modern funeral is seen as a celebration of life. The order of service for the funeral reflects that. Some religions allow more flexibility than others in how it can be set out.
A survey by the National Centre for Social Research was published in September 2017. It suggested that 53% of the UK population consider themselves non-religious. You can read more about that on the BBC website
There has been an increase in Humanist or non-religious ceremonies over recent years. You can read more about the Humanist Society on their website.
Contemporary ceremonies tend to give more flexibility on what is in the service. The funeral ceremonies focus on the deceased. They celebrate their life, interests and achievements.
Traditional services tend to follow a specific structure. There is still the opportunity to adjust the service within certain parameters. Speak to your funeral director, minister or celebrant. They will create the appropriate service for your loved one.
Here are some examples of funeral service outlines.
The order of service for the funeral can reflect the focus of the ceremony. Funeral service sheets can include photographs, life stories and personal anecdotes. Often the orders of service reflect the person’s hobby or interest. Sometimes they are full of long unseen photographs that make it special.
Working with a designer is the best way to get the funeral order of service you want. Your designer can create a bespoke theme. They can source high quality images and retouch old family photographs. They will develop a colour scheme, typography and layouts to make it unique.
Printing on thick card is the final element of the process. This gives it a thick feel and gives it high quality look. Funeral orders of service are kept by families long after the service. Sometimes they are passed down from generation to generation. Funeral service sheets can be an important family document. Often they can give insight into the generations that have come before us.
A funeral order of service is an opportunity to create something special. The funeral order of service is often the only keepsake available after a funeral. It can be a great comfort to look back on it to remember your loved one. You can look at photographs, read their life story and enjoy memories of the times you shared.
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